2027 Packaging Co-Op (July - Dec)

Location: North Chicago, Illinois, United States; hybrid campus work required at least three days per week

Salary: $21–$37.80 per hour

Company

AbbVie develops medicines and healthcare solutions across immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and aesthetics.

What you will do

• Develop and test packaging for new projects across different formats and materials.
• Create test protocols and execute packaging tests.
• Identify, select, and specify packaging materials.
• Mine data to identify standardization opportunities.
• Support sustainability and packaging improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and perform independent and team experiments in laboratories and manufacturing plants.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a university bachelor's degree program in Packaging or a related field.
• Must return to university during the semester following the co-op.
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and June 2029.
• Must work from the North Chicago campus at least three days per week.

Nice to have

• Strong problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal, leadership, and project management skills.
• Teamwork, adaptability, innovation, initiative, and integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong academic performance.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid six-month co-op program with developmental and networking activities.
• Housing and shuttle services are available for eligible students.
• Benefits for eligible employees include paid time off, holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k).
• Eligibility to participate in short-term incentive programs.